The rendering of military funeral honors for U.S. Armed Forces veterans is a tribute that our veterans and their families justly deserve and in fact, are entitled to. It is a way to show our nationâ€™s deep gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our country. The Maine Military Funeral Honors Program is dedicated to providing this service to veterans and their families.

Military Funeral Honors is now an ENTITLEMENT for all honorably discharged Veterans. The rendering of Military Funeral Honors for United States Armed Forces Veterans is a tribute that our Veterans and their families justly deserve and in fact, are now entitled to. It is a way to show our Nation’s deep gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our country. Section 578 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2000 requires the Department of Defense to provide, upon request, Military Funeral Honors for eligible Veterans.

“On behalf of the President of the United States, the United States Army, and a grateful Nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one’s honorable and faithful service.”

About The Maine Funeral Honors Program

The rendering of Military Funeral Honors is a way to show the Nation’s deep gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our country. This ceremonial paying of respect is the final demonstration a grateful Nation can provide to the veterans’ families. This website will provide the general public with information on Military Funeral Honors, as well as helpful links to related military and veterans issues web sites. In addition, the website will also serve as a resource tool for funeral directors as they assist veterans’ families in arranging for Military Funeral Honors.

“How do I request Military Funeral Honors?”

Family members of the deceased Veteran should notify the Funeral Director of their desire to have Military Funeral Honors rendered at the internment for their loved one. The Funeral Director should contact the appropriate military branch as listed below.

United States Air Force Military Funeral Honors:
Hanscom Air Force Base Patriot Honor Guard:
The Superintendent at Hanscom Air Force Base is Master Sergeant Aaron Marley
Com: 781-225-5900/6558
Fax: 781-225-3941

United States Coast Guard:
617-990-6249
Fax: 617-223-3490

If you have a problem acquiring Military Funeral Honors for ANY eligible Veteran, do not hesitate to call the Maine Military Funeral Honors Coordinator.

“Whenever individuals decide to join the Armed Forces of the United States they promise to put themselves between the people of the United States and those who would harm us. To honor this promise and sacrifice, we are committed to doing all that we can to support our deceased Veterans & the families of those Veterans.”

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The Maine Military Funeral Honors Program was established in 2003 in support of the great need to provide honors for Maine's Veterans. We encourage those who have questions or concerns about this program to contact the state coordinator listed in the 'Contact Us' portion below.